The Memphis Grizzlies (26-20) defeated the visiting Orlando Magic (20-23) 108-102 at FedEx Forum on Monday.
This game included 21 lead changes and was very tight the whole way. Orlando led by as many as nine in the second quarter while the biggest lead of the game for the Grizzlies came with 15 seconds left in overtime when they reached the final score of 108-102. Orlando almost had this one but a clutch hook shot by Jeff Green from about 12 feet out sent the game to overtime, where Memphis dominated. The Grizzlies have now won 10 of their last 11 at home.
Memphis saw Tony Allen return to the lineup after missing two games with a sore knee and hamstring. Allen was in top form as he recorded a career-high 12 rebounds, along with nine points and four steals, in 40 minutes. Jeff Green also had a game to remember. Green recorded a season-high 30 points (11-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-8 FT), along with eight rebounds, two steals and one assist, in 31 minutes off the bench. Zach Randolph recorded a double-double with 18 points (8-16 FG) and 13 rebounds. This was a solid bounce-back win for the Grizzlies after their previous loss.
This was the first game of a three-game road trip for the Magic. They came out strong, scoring 65 points in the first half against the renowned Memphis defense. Three players scored a team-high 16 points, including Evan Fournier who also dished five assists and three rebounds, in 35 minutes off the bench. Nikola Vucevic finished with 16 points and 14 rebounds, as well as three assists and two blocked shots, in 39 minutes. Tobias Harris finished with 16 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists, in 39 minutes. As a team Orlando gave up 19 turnovers, which led to them amassing their sixth loss in a row.
The Magic will continue their road trip by playing their second game in as many nights, in Milwaukee on Tuesday.
The Grizzlies will have a couple days off before they host the Bucks on Thursday.
